St Malachys Primary School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Causeway Coast and Glens
St Malachys Primary School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: St Malachys Primary School was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Beresford Avenue, Coleraine And Suburbs, Coleraine, BT52 1HJ
How it compares in Causeway Coast and Glens
That puts St Malachys Primary School among the 1,173 places in Causeway Coast and Glens holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,173 | 89% | ← St Malachys Primary School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 111 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At St Malachys Primary School none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to St Malachys Primary School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JTM Meats Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Chequers Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Coleraine Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2017 |
| Mary Craigs Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Hope Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Archibald Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Alternative Angles Coleraine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
Questions about St Malachys Primary School
What is St Malachys Primary School's food hygiene rating?
St Malachys Primary School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Causeway Coast and Glens Council on 3 June 2026.
Is St Malachys Primary School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Malachys Primary School last inspected?
St Malachys Primary School was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Causeway Coast and Glens Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Malachys Primary School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Malachys Primary School compare to other places in Causeway Coast and Glens?
89% of the 1,322 rated food businesses in Causeway Coast and Glens hold the top rating of 5, and St Malachys Primary School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Causeway Coast and Glens Council inspects St Malachys Primary School and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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